Information About the Area from our Experts

Apartment Costs

When compared to seven surrounding cities, Sherman Oaks fell right in the middle concerning rental rates in Los Angeles communities. On average, a studio apartment in Sherman Oaks rents for around $1,200 monthly. One bedroom apartments cost escalate to around $1,400, two bedrooms for $1,800, and three bedrooms run upwards of $3,000 monthly. The district’s housing is a mix of high-rise apartment buildings and condominiums to small one story houses and privately owned apartments. This pricing is relative to the highly developed area; the less expensive neighborhoods tend to offer less convenience concerning public transportation and nearby job opportunities. Panorama City and North Hills are both communities of similar size in Los Angeles with lower rental rates, and could be worth looking into depending on your requirements.

Recreation

There is plenty to do in Sherman Oaks before you need to venture out to the rest of Los Angeles. Ultra Zone is an arcade for all ages. There are typical arcade games, as well as laser tag a large banquet room, and it’s open until midnight on the weekends for the big kids. There are 3 movie theaters in Sherman Oaks, as well as the Van Eaton art gallery for your viewing pleasure. The gallery houses animation art, from Hollywood cartoon productions. If you have aspirations in any sort of entertainment, there are plenty of venues for lessons, including numerous acting, singing, and dancing workshops. Act Now is a popular destination in this area, with casting directors often on hand. The Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park is located in Sherman Oaks, and contains eight baseball diamonds (2 lighted, 6 unlighted), lighted outdoor basketball, football, and tennis courts as well as picnic tables. Inside is an auditorium, basketball court, 60 person community room, children’s play area, and a gym. A senior citizen center as well as the Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Pool, which is seasonal and heated, are in the same location. Sherman Oaks Castle Park is also located within the neighborhood limits, which has batting cages, mini-golf and an arcade. So much to do within 8 square miles!